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Vomiting
Vomiting (throwing up) is most often caused by a virus or stomach bug. Some serious illnesses may also cause vomiting. Vomiting caused by a virus usually lasts only a couple of days. It can often be treated at home.
Learn MoreVon Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease is caused by low amounts or structural abnormalities in a protein called Von Willebrand Factor. This results in prolonged clotting and easy bleeding and bruising.
Learn MoreVon Willebrand Disease (VWD)
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot.
Learn MoreVulva Abnormalities
To diagnose vulvar disorders and diseases, a doctor will take a complete medical history to find out about symptoms and how long they have been happening.
Learn MoreVulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation and irritation of the genital area. This may occur in females of any age, but it most often occurs in girls who have not started puberty.
Learn MoreWalking Pneumonia in Children
Walking pneumonia is a mild form of pneumonia. Children with walking pneumonia may feel very tired and run down. But they may still be able to do many of their normal daily activities.
Learn MoreWarts
Warts are small, rough bumps that grow on the skin. They are caused by a virus and can spread from person to person. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Learn MoreWarts in Children
Warts on the skin are harmless growths. They are caused by a virus. Warts can spread to other parts of the body and to other people.
Learn MoreWatching for Internal Sports Injury in a Child
Internal abdominal injuries from blunt trauma are serious injuries that occur when the body hits or collides with a large object. These types of injuries are most common in contact sports like football, ice hockey, soccer, and lacrosse.
Learn MoreWater Safety and Teens
Teens are more likely to know how to swim. But they are still at risk for drowning. Read on for important tips to help protect your teen from drowning.
Learn MoreWater Safety for Children
Preventive steps parents can take to protect their children from drowning.
Learn MoreWater Safety—Prevention
A detailed look at water safety and drowning prevention tips for kids of all ages.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.